Water Distribution Maintenance Supervisor

The Water Distribution Maintenance Supervisor is an accomplished, responsible and technical position which involves a broad range of entry‑level managerial duties associated with repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system.

• Supervises the daily maintenance, cleaning, repair and inspection of the water distribution system. Oversees equipment, vehicle and building maintenance. Plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates and otherwise supervises the work of subordinate employees. Trains employees and instructs on safety precautions and methods.
• Prioritizes and schedules work assignments. Directs crew in the field and oversees work activities.
• Provides reports, including maintenance backlog reports, summation reports listing totals of work complete, budget reports, equipment analysis reports and evaluations.
• Maintains records of all water distribution system maintenance and repair utilizing Cityworks software.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and materials necessary for the effective maintenance of the water distribution systems.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to new employees and in‑house sessions to provide training in new maintenance scheduled and procedures. Provides employee feedback through written evaluations and verbally.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED. A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record and a drug screening are required. Applicant must possess or obtain within 18 months of hire, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement and an ability to obtain an OEPA Water License within 18 months of hire.

Applicants should have supervisory and excavation experience including backhoe, waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installation, service connections and meter setting. They should have good written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills, and ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public. Applicants should be self‑disciplined, professional and responsible. This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

This position requires after‑hours on‑call rotation and emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.

Full Time

Starting: $28.48 - $40.00/hr. (based upon experience)

Additional Premium:

• Class I License: $1.50/hr.
• Class II License: $1.75/hr.
• Class A CDL: $3.50/hr.

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Company vehicle

M.F.H.V.

A drug screening is required.